Review of Serendipity Mystery: Diary of a Snoopy Cat
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Review of Serendipity Mystery: Diary of a Snoopy Cat
[Following is a volunteer review of "Serendipity Mystery: Diary of a Snoopy Cat" by R.F. Kristi.]
Serendipity Mystery: Diary of a Snoopy Cat is the seventh book in the Inca cat detective series by R.F. Kristi. While part of a series and at number seven, this book is still accessible and can be read as a stand-alone. In this book, the author takes readers through Inca the cat detective’s diary, where she detailed her holiday to Sri Lanka with her family. Inca heads a detective agency where she solves mysteries around the world with her other furry friends and family: her brother Fromage, her Siamese sister Cara, Monk the Russian cat, their hamster Charlotte, Terrence, a detective doggy and Polo, a Pekinese pup. They all make up the agency Inca & Company, a globally recognised and reputable detective company. In this book Inca, some of her furry detectives and newly acquired friends solve another mystery while on holiday in Sri Lanka.
I like that various positive aspects and life lessons are embedded in this book for children. Mainly, I found making friends and working together two of the most profound themes in this book. The teamwork aspect especially came out when the animals solved the mystery of some missing valuable items from a local museum. Further, I like how the author incorporates a relationship between what would be unlikely companionships between cats, dogs, elephants, and sea turtles in real life. This is a valuable lesson in unity and non-discrimination.
Moreover, what I am coming to learn about Kristi as I read more of her books is that she always ensures that there is cultural education in her books. To this end, in this book, she educates children about Sri Lanka in a beautifully descriptive and exciting way. She also embedded a history lesson here and there, such as the lesson about Anuradhapura, the ancient capital of Sri Lanka, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Further, the author takes the opportunity to educate children about various animals such as elephants, sea turtles, pythons, and so on.
The book is additionally aesthetically pleasing in that it contains large beautiful, and colourful illustrations that would entice children and keep them engaged. I also find that the concept of telling it like a diary and taking the reader into Inca’s head can encourage children to see the importance of keeping a diary of their own and, in turn, get them into a culture of writing and reflecting.
As is evident from the above-mentioned positive aspects of the book, there is nothing to dislike about this book. It is an excellent addition to the book collections of children from the age of seven and above. As such, I recommend the book to children seven and above. For younger readers, I recommend that a parent guide them or supervise them as they read the book, or this book can be a bedtime story for younger readers. The book might also be enjoyed more by animal lovers. Apart from the great content of the book, I also did not find any spelling errors and only a few missing quotation marks here and there. Still, these do not detract from the book’s overall value, which is why I rate it four out of four stars.
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Serendipity Mystery: Diary of a Snoopy Cat
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Serendipity Mystery: Diary of a Snoopy Cat is the seventh book in the Inca cat detective series by R.F. Kristi. While part of a series and at number seven, this book is still accessible and can be read as a stand-alone. In this book, the author takes readers through Inca the cat detective’s diary, where she detailed her holiday to Sri Lanka with her family. Inca heads a detective agency where she solves mysteries around the world with her other furry friends and family: her brother Fromage, her Siamese sister Cara, Monk the Russian cat, their hamster Charlotte, Terrence, a detective doggy and Polo, a Pekinese pup. They all make up the agency Inca & Company, a globally recognised and reputable detective company. In this book Inca, some of her furry detectives and newly acquired friends solve another mystery while on holiday in Sri Lanka.
I like that various positive aspects and life lessons are embedded in this book for children. Mainly, I found making friends and working together two of the most profound themes in this book. The teamwork aspect especially came out when the animals solved the mystery of some missing valuable items from a local museum. Further, I like how the author incorporates a relationship between what would be unlikely companionships between cats, dogs, elephants, and sea turtles in real life. This is a valuable lesson in unity and non-discrimination.
Moreover, what I am coming to learn about Kristi as I read more of her books is that she always ensures that there is cultural education in her books. To this end, in this book, she educates children about Sri Lanka in a beautifully descriptive and exciting way. She also embedded a history lesson here and there, such as the lesson about Anuradhapura, the ancient capital of Sri Lanka, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Further, the author takes the opportunity to educate children about various animals such as elephants, sea turtles, pythons, and so on.
The book is additionally aesthetically pleasing in that it contains large beautiful, and colourful illustrations that would entice children and keep them engaged. I also find that the concept of telling it like a diary and taking the reader into Inca’s head can encourage children to see the importance of keeping a diary of their own and, in turn, get them into a culture of writing and reflecting.
As is evident from the above-mentioned positive aspects of the book, there is nothing to dislike about this book. It is an excellent addition to the book collections of children from the age of seven and above. As such, I recommend the book to children seven and above. For younger readers, I recommend that a parent guide them or supervise them as they read the book, or this book can be a bedtime story for younger readers. The book might also be enjoyed more by animal lovers. Apart from the great content of the book, I also did not find any spelling errors and only a few missing quotation marks here and there. Still, these do not detract from the book’s overall value, which is why I rate it four out of four stars.
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Serendipity Mystery: Diary of a Snoopy Cat
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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